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City Walls were an important part of a medieval cities defenses. But a lot of important cities were built on rivers and tended to grow on both sides. How was this handled?

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When travelling to across land in the medieval era and before, how would a traveller find their way?

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Culturally speaking, how were the Japanese affected by the huge losses they took from World War 2? Did they suffer their own Lost Generation, to borrow a phrase from ww1?

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Highclere Castle, the basis for Downton Abbey, has over 60 bedrooms. Why so many? Was this typical older manor houses? What kind of events would they have had to have that many guests staying on site?

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How did volunteer regiments like the Rough Riders work during the Spanish American war? Did the army have basic requirements for troops who koined? How did they determine officers? How did they fit in with regular troops? How was it decided when to send them home?

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How did diplomacy take place between the Ancient Greek city states?

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When travelling to across land in the medieval era and before, how would a traveller find their way?

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British club culture outside of England

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When an emperor or sultan who had many wives and more children was succeeded by one of his heirs, was there always a bloody purge of the other heirs? if not, what kind of life would they have afterwards?

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How did Volunteer regiments (like the Rough Riders) work? How did they form? Did the army have any requirements and standards for these volunteers? Who decided who got officer roles? When formed, how did they integrate with the rest of the army? How did the practice vary in other countries?

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City Walls were an important part of a medieval cities defenses. But a lot of important cities were built on rivers and tended to grow on both sides. How was this handled?	1034
When travelling to across land in the medieval era and before, how would a traveller find their way?	84
Culturally speaking, how were the Japanese affected by the huge losses they took from World War 2? Did they suffer their own Lost Generation, to borrow a phrase from ww1?	69
Highclere Castle, the basis for Downton Abbey, has over 60 bedrooms. Why so many? Was this typical older manor houses? What kind of events would they have had to have that many guests staying on site?	40
How did volunteer regiments like the Rough Riders work during the Spanish American war? Did the army have basic requirements for troops who koined? How did they determine officers? How did they fit in with regular troops? How was it decided when to send them home?	19
How did diplomacy take place between the Ancient Greek city states?	11
When travelling to across land in the medieval era and before, how would a traveller find their way?	8
British club culture outside of England	4
When an emperor or sultan who had many wives and more children was succeeded by one of his heirs, was there always a bloody purge of the other heirs? if not, what kind of life would they have afterwards?	2
How did Volunteer regiments (like the Rough Riders) work? How did they form? Did the army have any requirements and standards for these volunteers? Who decided who got officer roles? When formed, how did they integrate with the rest of the army? How did the practice vary in other countries?	2